A Government Is the Recipient of a Bequest of a Multi-Story

question 9

Multiple Choice

A government is the recipient of a bequest of a multi-story office building that the government intends to sell to support program activities. The building has a historical cost of $850,000, a book value in the hands of the benefactor of $700,000, and a fair value of $1,050,000. The city had not yet begun to try to sell the building when its annual financial statements were issued. The city should recognize on its governmental fund financial statements, donations revenue of

• A) $-0-.
• B) $700,000.
• C) $850,000.
• D) $1,050,000.

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Definitions:

General Partner

A full partner with unlimited liability for the debts of the partnership.

Limited Partnership

A partnership consisting of at least one general partner, who manages the business and is personally liable for debts, and one or more limited partners, who invest but do not participate in management.

Partnership Interest

The share or portion of a partnership owned by one of the partners, including rights to its profits.

Capacity at Law

The ability of an entity or individual to enter into legally binding contracts and to sue or be sued.